The Country Range Group has expanded its Catering Essentials own brand in the lead up to the busy festive season with the launch of Freeze Chill Fries, which are available immediately and exclusively through the Group’s wholesalers. The Catering Essentials brand currently includes 20 cost-effective and essential products that have all been developed to help caterers. The value … [Read more...]
Low and zero alcohol options transforming hospitality
By GraceWeaverAI: Low and zero alcohol options transforming hospitality. The UK’s drinking culture is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a growing demand for low and zero alcohol drinks. As health-conscious consumers embrace ‘mindful drinking’, hospitality venues—from pubs and bars to restaurants and hotels—are expanding their drink offerings to cater to this … [Read more...]
CRG appoint Tracey Redfearn as Head of Marketing (Interim)
The Country Range Group is delighted to welcome Tracey Redfearn as its new Head of Marketing (Interim), starting on 7th October. Redfearn joins at a particularly exciting time for the Group, following the recent growth in membership. She will be working alongside a well-established and talented marketing team, bringing her vast experience to further enhance their ongoing … [Read more...]
Consumer direction of travel increasingly aligning with sustainability credentials
By GraceWeaverAI: Consumer direction of travel increasingly aligning with sustainability credentials. Sustainability credentials are firmly established as core to consumer choice, as such hoteliers are increasingly aligning operations with sustainable partners. As consumer knowledge increases so does the need of hoteliers to work with likeminded businesses reinforcing the … [Read more...]
Europ Foods Joins Country Range Group as First Mainland European Member
The Country Range Group has welcomed its first foodservice wholesale member from mainland Europe after the announcement that Europ Foods will join the Group as its 15th member as of the 1st October 2024. The move will see Europ Foods become the first company to roll out the Group’s impressive three-tiered own brand portfolio in international markets, while also benefitting … [Read more...]
How to make a delicious non-alcoholic Classic English Garden
The recipe below is part of a series we are working on with H&C News, where we’ll explore how to make some delicious non-alcoholic classic cocktails that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. We started the series with the classic Negroni, or NoGroni, followed with a refreshing and sophisticated non-alcoholic version of the classic Aperol cocktail. Next … [Read more...]
Robust Approve and Deny System Drives Success at lunch! & Casual Dining 2024
lunch! and Casual Dining (now The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show) celebrated their best ever shows at ExCeL London last week. The premier events in the hospitality, foodservice and food retail sector witnessed an impressive 8042 attendees through its doors – despite a robust approve and deny system put in place ahead of the show. The implementation of … [Read more...]
New Etsu Citrus Gin Double Act Joins Love Drinks
Love Drinks has boosted its unrivalled collection of impressive Japanese drinks with the launch of a citrus gin double act from the award-winning Etsu Distillery. Available immediately to the retail and hospitality sectors in 70cl bottles, the new duo includes the citrus forward, light and refreshing Etsu Yuzu and the fresh and fruity Etsu Orange Gin. Both have abv’s of … [Read more...]
Country Valley Foods Latest Wholesaler to Join CRG
As of the 1st October 2024, Country Valley Foods is the latest foodservice wholesaler to join the Country Range Group. Set up in 1971 by Stewart Munro and Eric Duggan, Country Valley Foods offers an extensive range of fresh meat, dry goods, chilled, frozen and janitorial supplies to the hospitality, retail, education and healthcare sectors. The family business generated … [Read more...]
TWO Services to honour late founder Alan Osborn with sponsored walk
The team here at TWO Services is sad to announce the passing of our founder, Alan Osborn, this week. Alan left us after a long illness. He will be very much missed by our colleagues, suppliers and clients – particularly our directors and his sons Barry and Jon, who took to the reigns of the business several years ago but continued to be inspired by their … [Read more...]
Driving Profitability the Independent Way: Hoteliers to Gather at The Good Hotel Guide Live to Share Best Practices and Innovation
Independent hoteliers from across the UK are poised to collaborate and exchange best practices to enhance profitability while maintaining independence, amidst a challenging and evolving trading landscape. On November 12, 2024, The Good Hotel Guide will host the inaugural Good Hotel Guide Live, at The Barnsdale, Rutland. This unique event offers delegates collaborative … [Read more...]
Casual Dining Show Opens Today with Major New Announcement
The highly successful Casual Dining has opened its 10th anniversary show today at ExCeL London with the announcement that the show will change its name to the National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show. This important name change, made possible with support from the industry, will better reflect the full range of hospitality operators who regularly attend the event. Chris … [Read more...]
Country Range Group Announces First Choice Foodservice as Latest Member
First Choice Foodservice has been announced as the latest wholesaler to join the Country Range Group (CRG). On track to achieve a turnover of £23.8 million in the current financial year, First Choice Foodservice serves thousands of customers across the Midlands working in the public and hospitality sectors. First Choice Foodservice will immediately benefit from the Country … [Read more...]
B Corp status hoteliers and eco-conscious consumers
By @GraceWeaverAI: B Corp status hoteliers and eco-conscious consumers. The UK hotel industry is undergoing a significant shift towards sustainability, with a spotlight on eco-friendly laundry services. This transformation is driving many hotels to transition from traditional on-premises laundries (OPLs) to certified B Corp status commercial laundries, demonstrating a strong … [Read more...]
How to make a refreshing and sophisticated non-alcoholic Aperol
The recipe below is part of a series we are working on with H&C News, where we’ll explore how to make some delicious non-alcoholic classic cocktails that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. We started the series with the classic Negroni, or NoGroni, now we bring you a refreshing and sophisticated non-alcoholic version of the classic Aperol … [Read more...]
